Nothing especially new here, but I wanted to note the story (based on Reid’s statement in the Weekly Democratic radio address) as it dovetails with some of my comments here yesterday.

Via Reuters: Democrats assail Republicans on ethics

The scandal theme is likely to play a role in the run-up to the November congressional elections. Abramoff entered guilty pleas in a wide-ranging bribery investigation that has prompted calls by both parties for reform.

The scandal has implicated at least one member of Congress, Republican Rep. Bob Ney (news, bio, voting record) of Ohio, and some former aides to Rep. Tom DeLay, a Texas Republican who stepped down as majority leader.